Trending Now - Seahawks' JSN Secures Landmark Deal, Shaping NFL Contract Trends
WHO:
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks, NFL team
Adam Schefter, ESPN reporter
WHAT:
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's contract extension is reported to be worth $168.6 million, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, according to multiple sources including ESPN and NFL Network.
The contract averages $42.15 million per year and includes over $120 million guaranteed.
Smith-Njigba's fifth-year option for 2027 was exercised the week prior to the contract signing, ensuring he remains under contract with the Seahawks through 2031.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's contract extension is reported to be worth $168.8 million, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
The contract averages $42.15 million per year and includes $120 million guaranteed.
Smith-Njigba's performance included 119 catches for 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns during the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning season in 2025.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba's contract extension is reported to be worth $168.8 million, slightly higher than previously stated.
Smith-Njigba registered 119 catches for 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns during the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning season in 2025.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a four-year contract extension worth $168.6 million
The contract includes $120 million guaranteed
Smith-Njigba is now the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history
The deal averages $42.15 million per year
WHERE:
Seattle, Washington (home of the Seattle Seahawks)
WHEN:
The contract extension was signed on March 23rd, 2026.
The contract extension was signed on March 23rd, 2026
Smith-Njigba's fifth-year option for 2027 was exercised the week prior to the contract signing
WHY:
Smith-Njigba's performance as the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and his contribution to the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory motivated the contract extension, as reported by ESPN and other outlets.
Smith-Njigba's performance as the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and his contribution to the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory motivated the contract extension.
Smith-Njigba's performance as the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and his contribution to the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory motivated the contract extension
HOW:
The contract extension was finalized through negotiations led by the Seahawks' management and Smith-Njigba's agents, with ESPN's Adam Schefter providing coverage of the agreement.
The Seattle Seahawks negotiated and finalized the contract extension with Smith-Njigba through discussions and agreements facilitated by NFL representatives and agents
(UPDATED March 23, 2026 21:32 UTC)
In a landmark move, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has signed a contract extension worth $168.6 million, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. The deal averages $42.15 million per year and includes over $120 million guaranteed, ensuring he remains with the Seahawks through 2031 after his fifth-year option was exercised last week. This extension comes on the heels of Smith-Njigba's impressive performance as the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and his key role in the Seahawks' recent Super Bowl victory.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 19:46 UTC)
In a landmark deal signed today, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has secured a contract extension worth $168.8 million, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. This impressive contract averages $42.15 million per year and includes $120 million guaranteed, reflecting his outstanding performance last season with 119 catches for 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, which helped lead the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory. Smith-Njigba's status as the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year played a significant role in this record-setting extension.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 17:46 UTC)
In a significant development for the Seattle Seahawks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's contract extension is reported to be worth $168.8 million, slightly higher than earlier estimates. Last season, Smith-Njigba had an impressive performance, registering 119 catches for 1,793 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns during the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning campaign. The contract extension was finalized through negotiations led by the Seahawks' management and Smith-Njigba's agents, with ESPN's Adam Schefter covering the details of the agreement.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 15:35 UTC)
In a significant move for the Seattle Seahawks, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has signed a four-year contract extension worth $168.6 million, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. The deal, which averages $42.15 million per year and includes $120 million guaranteed, was finalized today, March 23, 2026, following the exercise of his fifth-year option for 2027 last week. Smith-Njigba's impressive performance as the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year and his key role in the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory played a crucial part in securing this landmark contract.